Topic: legal appeals
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Byju's Founder Appeals $1 Billion U.S. Court Ruling
Byju Raveendran is challenging a U.S. bankruptcy court's order to pay over $1.07 billion, claiming no wrongdoing and planning to appeal the decision. The judgment was issued due to Raveendran's repeated noncompliance with court directives, including evasive responses about $533 million in transfe...
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Trump's Appeal in Meta Case: Uncovering the Motives
The FTC's appeal of its antitrust loss against Meta is legally grounded, focusing on the judge's controversial decision to assess market power based on projected 2025 conditions heavily influenced by TikTok's rise. The agency's unusual public criticism of the judge, referencing pending impeachmen...
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DOJ Seeks to Dismantle Google's Ad Empire in Antitrust Trial
The Department of Justice is seeking a court-ordered breakup of Google's advertising technology business after it was ruled an illegal monopoly, threatening one of Google's most profitable divisions. The government argues that dismantling key parts of Google's ad empire is necessary to restore co...
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US Government Renews Push to Break Up Google
The US government is pursuing a breakup of Google's ad tech empire, arguing it illegally dominates digital advertising markets and requires structural changes to restore competition. A federal trial is underway to determine remedies, with the DOJ pushing for Google to sell its AdX exchange and op...
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Google Play Store Forced to Make Major Changes This Month
The Google Play Store is undergoing significant changes due to legal rulings, including a requirement to implement adjustments by October 22 after the US Supreme Court declined to delay antitrust remedies. A key change prohibits Google from forcing developers to use its Google Play Billing system...
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Google Forced to Change Play Store After Epic Antitrust Loss
Google has been compelled to change its Play Store policies in the U.S. due to an antitrust lawsuit loss to Epic Games, allowing developers to direct users to external payment systems and websites. The court found Google guilty of suppressing competition among Android app stores, a decision uphel...
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Trump's UCLA Deal: $1B+ Payment Doesn't Guarantee Grant Security
The California Supreme Court has ordered the University of California to reveal a federal agreement draft, which proposes UCLA pay over a billion dollars for compliance but does not guarantee the security of research funding. The agreement requires UCLA to eliminate diversity initiatives for facu...
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Redbox's Next Move: Piracy Lawsuits
Grove Street Partners has offered $100 million to acquire the IP litigation assets of Redbox and Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, shifting focus from revival to copyright enforcement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. The assets grant the right to sue third parties, including Int...
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Europe Fines Google €2.95B for Adtech Monopoly Despite Trump Threats
The European Commission has fined Google €2.95 billion for anti-competitive behavior in its advertising technology, favoring its own services like Google Ad Exchange since at least 2014. Google must stop these practices and submit a compliance plan within 60 days, with the EU warning of further a...
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US v. Google: Key Updates from the Antitrust Trial
On August 5, 2024, a U.S. judge ruled Google a monopolist in violation of antitrust law, marking a pivotal moment in a major tech case. The court rejected proposals to break up Google but banned exclusive agreements while allowing deals like its default search arrangement with Apple to continue. ...
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Apple Loses Epic Games Court Appeal
A federal appeals court largely upheld a ruling that Apple violated a 2021 injunction by effectively prohibiting developers from using external payment links through restrictive conditions and a 27% fee. The court found the lower court overstepped by completely banning Apple from collecting commi...
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FCC Grants Itself Authority to Enforce DJI Drone Ban
The FCC has unanimously voted to retroactively ban electronic devices from the U.S. market, specifically targeting companies like DJI deemed national security threats, even without publicly available evidence of risk. Starting December 23rd, new DJI products will face an automatic import ban unle...
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Apple Opens iOS to Third-Party App Stores in Japan
Apple is opening iOS in Japan to third-party app stores and alternative payment processors to comply with new legislation, marking a significant shift from its closed ecosystem. The company will still charge commissions on transactions, including a 15% fee for purchases made via external website ...
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